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Judge Clears Trial, DA Threatens Death Penalty for Singer D4vd

7/28/2026

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Judge Charlaine Olmedo cleared a trial path for singer David “D4vd” Burke, accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
DNA from blood stains in Burke’s garage matched the victim, whose body was found in his Tesla on September 8, 2025.
Burke bought a chainsaw, a body bag and a kiddie-pool using an alias after the murder.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman warned that Burke could face the death penalty.

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Judge Charlaine Olmedo cleared a trial path for singer David “D4vd” Burke, accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
DNA from blood stains in Burke’s garage matched the victim, whose body was found in his Tesla on September 8, 2025.
Burke bought a chainsaw, a body bag and a kiddie-pool using an alias after the murder.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman warned that Burke could face the death penalty.